The Home Fix Show
06-27-26 How a project goes bad.
Hear the story of a construction project that has its share of problems. What can we learn from this? Also, the Idaho Bicentennial Capsule is missing! And dealing with a roof leak.
2:32:49
06-20-26 Hardwoods and softwoods.
Grace from High Desert Hardwood in Eagle, ID, joins Joe on the show to talk about the variety of hardwoods that are available in her store, as well as the best usages and some of the most creative projects that she has seen. Joe also discusses compressors and what might be a good choice for you, a…
2:32:49
06-13-26 Owner's manual for your house.
Roof maintenance; garage doors; crawl space; insulation; sprinkler systems. And Joe's advice for dealing with door-to-door salespeople.
2:32:21
06-06-26 When a house becomes yours
John Clark with EarthCraft Construction talks about when a builder turns over a new house to a new owner. Also- Home owner associations, replacing windows, frost free hydrants, and wood fence post installations.
2:13:51
05/30/26 New home problems
A Caller discloses multiple problems with a 5-year-old house and Joe discusses the issue of poor building. Also, dryer vent cleaning, energy saving tips, water in crawl space, gate frames, screen rollers, and whole house surge protection.
2:32:50
05-23-26 Loaning your tools.
Searching for a Winged Weeder; staining a fence; getting a house ready to sell; gutter guards; DIY Pex; sprinkler system adjustments; cleaning a grill.
2:32:50
05-16-26 Concrete lifting and crack fill.
Seamus form Idaho Concrete Lifting talks about lifting and repairing concrete flatware and foundations. Also, adjusting screen door closers, patching concrete, adding insulation.
2:32:53
05-09-26 The Door Doctor.
Mark Rall talks about being a specialist in door installation and repair and closing the business for retirement. Joe also talks about building patio covers.
2:32:49
05-02-26 Custom home building.
Cement siding problems; on demand water heaters; selecting hoses; cleaning vinyl windows. And Jon Clark from EarthCraft Construction talks about how homes are designed and built.
2:32:50
04-25-26 Floor cleaning with Dave from Zerorez.
How carpet is made, choosing new carpet, and cleaning tile and upholstery. Also, calls on solar viability, giving a house a bath, and spray-on roof coatings.
2:32:52